Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-03-07 Thread Gerry Hull
Not true, Jorge!

I have used it mobile, at conventions, and many radio club demos.

Don't forget about the Android client for RRC (Nano) (they need a new one,
but old one works).  If you have your station fully automated as far as
band switching,
the NANO client works perfectly on your phone.

I understand what you are asking for -- and it will come!

73,

Gerry W1VE / VE1RM





On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 12:26 PM Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
wrote:

> Hello Gerry
>
> Elecraft + remoterig works very good.
>
> I think once´s VY1AAA setup was ready, you left it there for all this
> years.
>
> I am thinking about the case i need to travel every week, 3 days a week,
> and i want to take my remote solution with me.
>
> Something easiest to connect and get ready will be grate for this cases
>
> 73,
> Jorge
>
> El jue., 7 mar. 2019 a las 13:45, Gerry Hull () escribió:
>
>> I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the
>> K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini.
>>
>> One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for
>> Elecraft, though the solution is elegant, and works flawlessly week after
>> week once it has
>> been configured properly.
>>
>> Comparing the Flex solution of the Elecraft + RemoteRig solution is
>> comparing Apples to Oranges.  I would hold Flex to an even higher
>> standard:  It's a one-company solution, designed way after the Elecraft +
>> RemoteRig stuff was on the market.
>>
>> Hopefully, the K4, or what is ever next from Elecraft, will have
>> a detachable front panel --- and the connection between the front panel
>> and
>> radio chassis will be Ethernet! (One can dream).
>>
>> So Flex and Elecraft, I believe, pretty much own the Remote market, which
>> is growing rapidly.   I'm sure Eric and team are not sitting on their
>> hands
>> regarding remote.
>>
>> I just passed 25,000 QSOs from VY1AAA, remoting from 4500km away in New
>> Hampshire.   The remote end is simple DSL.   The technology rocks.
>> Packaging is the result of multiple vendors.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Gerry Hull, W1VE / VE1RM
>> Trustee, VY1AAA
>> Hancock, NH
>>
>> Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
>> Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops
>> ge...@w1ve.com ph: 1-617-CW-SPARK (find me)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 11:56 AM Barry Baines via Elecraft <
>> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Fred:
>> >
>> >
>> > > On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey  wrote:
>> > >
>> > > A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+
>> or
>> > > K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old
>> > tech.
>> > > The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
>> >
>> >
>> > I use the existing K3/0-Mini and Remote Rig with my K3 and the Flex-6700
>> > through Maestro remotely.  Both approaches have their advantages and
>> > disadvantages and in essence we’re comparing apples to oranges.
>> >
>> > The K3 approach through Remote Rig is admittedly ‘kludgy’ given external
>> > boxes, cabling, and settings.  However, once up and running it is very
>> good
>> > and reliable. Most importantly, the system requires little bandwidth for
>> > radio control and audio. I can use the K3 remote system controlling a K3
>> > station in rural southeast Georgia which has a DSL connection and max
>> > upload of 1.2 MBps.  In most cases, it is 768 Mbps.  In addition, it is
>> a
>> > ’self-contained’ system where no one else has connectivity and the
>> > connection is directly between the remote and the K3.  I am not
>> dependent
>> > upon Elecraft to maintain a system for managing my connections.
>> However,
>> > this approach also requires separate means to manage the KPA500 and
>> KAT500.
>> >
>> > The Remote Rig RC-1216H provides a web interface for the KPA500 and I
>> use
>> > a second RC-1216H to control the rotor (Green Heron RT-21 managing an
>> Orion
>> > Rotor).  Of course, there isn’t a panadapter remote option which would
>> take
>> > uplink bandwidth. What I miss is the direct controllability of the
>> KAT500
>> > which requires the KAT500 utility to be controlled remotely.  I’ve done
>> > this using a Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but I don’t llke it because
>> it
>> > requires a PC to run it.  I hope at some point that Remote Rig would
>> > upgrade the firmware to manage the KAT500 so that I can use any
>> web-capable
>> > device (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, etc.).
>> >
>> > Overall, the system works very well and I’ve been using it since
>> September
>> > 2014 without problems.  I now keep a K3/0-Mini system at two different
>> > locations (Texas and New England) both of which cannot support a ham
>> > station on site.
>> >
>> > The Flex System overcomes some of the weaknesses of the K3 approach and
>> of
>> > course it has a remote panadapter capabiity.  But it has taken Flex over
>> > five years to provide the remote capability at significantly higher cost
>> > and requires greater upload bandwidth.  SmartSDR 2.0 was introduced in
>> 2017
>> > which 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-03-07 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
Hello Gerry

Elecraft + remoterig works very good.

I think once´s VY1AAA setup was ready, you left it there for all this years.

I am thinking about the case i need to travel every week, 3 days a week,
and i want to take my remote solution with me.

Something easiest to connect and get ready will be grate for this cases

73,
Jorge

El jue., 7 mar. 2019 a las 13:45, Gerry Hull () escribió:

> I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the
> K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini.
>
> One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for
> Elecraft, though the solution is elegant, and works flawlessly week after
> week once it has
> been configured properly.
>
> Comparing the Flex solution of the Elecraft + RemoteRig solution is
> comparing Apples to Oranges.  I would hold Flex to an even higher
> standard:  It's a one-company solution, designed way after the Elecraft +
> RemoteRig stuff was on the market.
>
> Hopefully, the K4, or what is ever next from Elecraft, will have
> a detachable front panel --- and the connection between the front panel and
> radio chassis will be Ethernet! (One can dream).
>
> So Flex and Elecraft, I believe, pretty much own the Remote market, which
> is growing rapidly.   I'm sure Eric and team are not sitting on their hands
> regarding remote.
>
> I just passed 25,000 QSOs from VY1AAA, remoting from 4500km away in New
> Hampshire.   The remote end is simple DSL.   The technology rocks.
> Packaging is the result of multiple vendors.
>
> 73,
>
> Gerry Hull, W1VE / VE1RM
> Trustee, VY1AAA
> Hancock, NH
>
> Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
> Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops
> ge...@w1ve.com ph: 1-617-CW-SPARK (find me)
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 11:56 AM Barry Baines via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
> > Fred:
> >
> >
> > > On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey  wrote:
> > >
> > > A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+
> or
> > > K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old
> > tech.
> > > The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
> >
> >
> > I use the existing K3/0-Mini and Remote Rig with my K3 and the Flex-6700
> > through Maestro remotely.  Both approaches have their advantages and
> > disadvantages and in essence we’re comparing apples to oranges.
> >
> > The K3 approach through Remote Rig is admittedly ‘kludgy’ given external
> > boxes, cabling, and settings.  However, once up and running it is very
> good
> > and reliable. Most importantly, the system requires little bandwidth for
> > radio control and audio. I can use the K3 remote system controlling a K3
> > station in rural southeast Georgia which has a DSL connection and max
> > upload of 1.2 MBps.  In most cases, it is 768 Mbps.  In addition, it is a
> > ’self-contained’ system where no one else has connectivity and the
> > connection is directly between the remote and the K3.  I am not dependent
> > upon Elecraft to maintain a system for managing my connections.  However,
> > this approach also requires separate means to manage the KPA500 and
> KAT500.
> >
> > The Remote Rig RC-1216H provides a web interface for the KPA500 and I use
> > a second RC-1216H to control the rotor (Green Heron RT-21 managing an
> Orion
> > Rotor).  Of course, there isn’t a panadapter remote option which would
> take
> > uplink bandwidth. What I miss is the direct controllability of the KAT500
> > which requires the KAT500 utility to be controlled remotely.  I’ve done
> > this using a Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but I don’t llke it because it
> > requires a PC to run it.  I hope at some point that Remote Rig would
> > upgrade the firmware to manage the KAT500 so that I can use any
> web-capable
> > device (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, etc.).
> >
> > Overall, the system works very well and I’ve been using it since
> September
> > 2014 without problems.  I now keep a K3/0-Mini system at two different
> > locations (Texas and New England) both of which cannot support a ham
> > station on site.
> >
> > The Flex System overcomes some of the weaknesses of the K3 approach and
> of
> > course it has a remote panadapter capabiity.  But it has taken Flex over
> > five years to provide the remote capability at significantly higher cost
> > and requires greater upload bandwidth.  SmartSDR 2.0 was introduced in
> 2017
> > which means for four years I could only operate the Flex-6700 when at the
> > shack.  Flex’s approach is dependent upon a server-based system to
> > establish a secure link, a license fee if you’re upgrading from Version 1
> > to Version 2 or Version 2 to (just announced) Version 3 of SmartSDR.
> Flex
> > Radio has to maintain a server system to control access remotely.  The
> PGXL
> > amplifier can be controlled directly through Maestro or a PC running
> > SmartSDR v2.xx operating from a remote site.  However, the “Tuner Genius”
> > that is promised to go with the PGXL has not been released, 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-03-07 Thread Fred Massey
Well said Gerry,
Fred AE

On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 10:45 AM Gerry Hull  wrote:

> I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the
> K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini.
>
> One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for
> Elecraft, though the solution is elegant, and works flawlessly week after
> week once it has
> been configured properly.
>
> Comparing the Flex solution of the Elecraft + RemoteRig solution is
> comparing Apples to Oranges.  I would hold Flex to an even higher
> standard:  It's a one-company solution, designed way after the Elecraft +
> RemoteRig stuff was on the market.
>
> Hopefully, the K4, or what is ever next from Elecraft, will have
> a detachable front panel --- and the connection between the front panel and
> radio chassis will be Ethernet! (One can dream).
>
> So Flex and Elecraft, I believe, pretty much own the Remote market, which
> is growing rapidly.   I'm sure Eric and team are not sitting on their hands
> regarding remote.
>
> I just passed 25,000 QSOs from VY1AAA, remoting from 4500km away in New
> Hampshire.   The remote end is simple DSL.   The technology rocks.
> Packaging is the result of multiple vendors.
>
> 73,
>
> Gerry Hull, W1VE / VE1RM
> Trustee, VY1AAA
> Hancock, NH
>
> Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
> Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops
> ge...@w1ve.com ph: 1-617-CW-SPARK (find me)
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 11:56 AM Barry Baines via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>> Fred:
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey  wrote:
>> >
>> > A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
>> > K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old
>> tech.
>> > The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
>>
>>
>> I use the existing K3/0-Mini and Remote Rig with my K3 and the Flex-6700
>> through Maestro remotely.  Both approaches have their advantages and
>> disadvantages and in essence we’re comparing apples to oranges.
>>
>> The K3 approach through Remote Rig is admittedly ‘kludgy’ given external
>> boxes, cabling, and settings.  However, once up and running it is very good
>> and reliable. Most importantly, the system requires little bandwidth for
>> radio control and audio. I can use the K3 remote system controlling a K3
>> station in rural southeast Georgia which has a DSL connection and max
>> upload of 1.2 MBps.  In most cases, it is 768 Mbps.  In addition, it is a
>> ’self-contained’ system where no one else has connectivity and the
>> connection is directly between the remote and the K3.  I am not dependent
>> upon Elecraft to maintain a system for managing my connections.  However,
>> this approach also requires separate means to manage the KPA500 and KAT500.
>>
>> The Remote Rig RC-1216H provides a web interface for the KPA500 and I use
>> a second RC-1216H to control the rotor (Green Heron RT-21 managing an Orion
>> Rotor).  Of course, there isn’t a panadapter remote option which would take
>> uplink bandwidth. What I miss is the direct controllability of the KAT500
>> which requires the KAT500 utility to be controlled remotely.  I’ve done
>> this using a Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but I don’t llke it because it
>> requires a PC to run it.  I hope at some point that Remote Rig would
>> upgrade the firmware to manage the KAT500 so that I can use any web-capable
>> device (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, etc.).
>>
>> Overall, the system works very well and I’ve been using it since
>> September 2014 without problems.  I now keep a K3/0-Mini system at two
>> different locations (Texas and New England) both of which cannot support a
>> ham station on site.
>>
>> The Flex System overcomes some of the weaknesses of the K3 approach and
>> of course it has a remote panadapter capabiity.  But it has taken Flex over
>> five years to provide the remote capability at significantly higher cost
>> and requires greater upload bandwidth.  SmartSDR 2.0 was introduced in 2017
>> which means for four years I could only operate the Flex-6700 when at the
>> shack.  Flex’s approach is dependent upon a server-based system to
>> establish a secure link, a license fee if you’re upgrading from Version 1
>> to Version 2 or Version 2 to (just announced) Version 3 of SmartSDR.  Flex
>> Radio has to maintain a server system to control access remotely.  The PGXL
>> amplifier can be controlled directly through Maestro or a PC running
>> SmartSDR v2.xx operating from a remote site.  However, the “Tuner Genius”
>> that is promised to go with the PGXL has not been released, so I’m limited
>> to using my EFHW antenna to the KAT500 and the K3 setup since I do need to
>> use a tuner with it.  I will say that the bandwidth requirements of the
>> Flex under the current V2.49 SmartSDR is significantly less than in the
>> past so it works more reliably in “Low Bandwidth" mode.  I also keep a
>> Maestro in both Texas and New England.
>>
>> Having two different 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-03-07 Thread Gerry Hull
I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the
K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini.

One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for
Elecraft, though the solution is elegant, and works flawlessly week after
week once it has
been configured properly.

Comparing the Flex solution of the Elecraft + RemoteRig solution is
comparing Apples to Oranges.  I would hold Flex to an even higher
standard:  It's a one-company solution, designed way after the Elecraft +
RemoteRig stuff was on the market.

Hopefully, the K4, or what is ever next from Elecraft, will have
a detachable front panel --- and the connection between the front panel and
radio chassis will be Ethernet! (One can dream).

So Flex and Elecraft, I believe, pretty much own the Remote market, which
is growing rapidly.   I'm sure Eric and team are not sitting on their hands
regarding remote.

I just passed 25,000 QSOs from VY1AAA, remoting from 4500km away in New
Hampshire.   The remote end is simple DSL.   The technology rocks.
Packaging is the result of multiple vendors.

73,

Gerry Hull, W1VE / VE1RM
Trustee, VY1AAA
Hancock, NH

Gerry Hull, W1VE  Hancock, NH USA
Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops
ge...@w1ve.com ph: 1-617-CW-SPARK (find me)





On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 11:56 AM Barry Baines via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Fred:
>
>
> > On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey  wrote:
> >
> > A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
> > K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old
> tech.
> > The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
>
>
> I use the existing K3/0-Mini and Remote Rig with my K3 and the Flex-6700
> through Maestro remotely.  Both approaches have their advantages and
> disadvantages and in essence we’re comparing apples to oranges.
>
> The K3 approach through Remote Rig is admittedly ‘kludgy’ given external
> boxes, cabling, and settings.  However, once up and running it is very good
> and reliable. Most importantly, the system requires little bandwidth for
> radio control and audio. I can use the K3 remote system controlling a K3
> station in rural southeast Georgia which has a DSL connection and max
> upload of 1.2 MBps.  In most cases, it is 768 Mbps.  In addition, it is a
> ’self-contained’ system where no one else has connectivity and the
> connection is directly between the remote and the K3.  I am not dependent
> upon Elecraft to maintain a system for managing my connections.  However,
> this approach also requires separate means to manage the KPA500 and KAT500.
>
> The Remote Rig RC-1216H provides a web interface for the KPA500 and I use
> a second RC-1216H to control the rotor (Green Heron RT-21 managing an Orion
> Rotor).  Of course, there isn’t a panadapter remote option which would take
> uplink bandwidth. What I miss is the direct controllability of the KAT500
> which requires the KAT500 utility to be controlled remotely.  I’ve done
> this using a Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but I don’t llke it because it
> requires a PC to run it.  I hope at some point that Remote Rig would
> upgrade the firmware to manage the KAT500 so that I can use any web-capable
> device (iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, etc.).
>
> Overall, the system works very well and I’ve been using it since September
> 2014 without problems.  I now keep a K3/0-Mini system at two different
> locations (Texas and New England) both of which cannot support a ham
> station on site.
>
> The Flex System overcomes some of the weaknesses of the K3 approach and of
> course it has a remote panadapter capabiity.  But it has taken Flex over
> five years to provide the remote capability at significantly higher cost
> and requires greater upload bandwidth.  SmartSDR 2.0 was introduced in 2017
> which means for four years I could only operate the Flex-6700 when at the
> shack.  Flex’s approach is dependent upon a server-based system to
> establish a secure link, a license fee if you’re upgrading from Version 1
> to Version 2 or Version 2 to (just announced) Version 3 of SmartSDR.  Flex
> Radio has to maintain a server system to control access remotely.  The PGXL
> amplifier can be controlled directly through Maestro or a PC running
> SmartSDR v2.xx operating from a remote site.  However, the “Tuner Genius”
> that is promised to go with the PGXL has not been released, so I’m limited
> to using my EFHW antenna to the KAT500 and the K3 setup since I do need to
> use a tuner with it.  I will say that the bandwidth requirements of the
> Flex under the current V2.49 SmartSDR is significantly less than in the
> past so it works more reliably in “Low Bandwidth" mode.  I also keep a
> Maestro in both Texas and New England.
>
> Having two different remote systems with different feature sets does
> provide some advantages:
>
> -Redundancy. In the event one system has a remote issue, I have the other
> to use as a backup.
>
> -Flexibility.  I like to 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Barry Baines via Elecraft
Mitch:

> On Feb 28, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX  wrote:
> 
> Barry,
> 
> Understand your standpoint now, but that is the opposite of what you wrote 
> below.  You said that you wanted to be able to run the KAT-500 utility 
> remotely, which prompted me to let you know about the serial servers that 
> would be the solution. The Apple part of course makes that somewhat more 
> complicated.

I don’t believe I changed anything in my posting.  I originally stated that I 
was already controlling the KAT500 remotely through a serial-to-ethernet 
interface.  (My original post stated, "What I miss is the direct 
controllability of the KAT500 which requires the KAT500 utility to be 
controlled remotely.  I’ve done this using a Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but 
I don’t like it because it requires a PC to run it”)   By “direct 
controllability” I mean not using a PC running specific software (KAT500 
utility)  requiring virtual com ports and instead using a web-based interface 
such as the RC-1216H for ease of use and compatibility with a multitude of 
devices to control it.  Until such an interface is available, however, I’m 
forced to stick with the current solution of using a PC, virtual serial 
port(s), serial-to-ethernet converter, and KAT500 utility software.  

Much about remote operating boils down to personal preference.  There is no 
‘right’ answer; rather how one uses their station,  lessons learned over time, 
and new technical offerings will cause evolution of how ‘best’ it can be done 
on a case-by-case basis. How I manage my station today is totally different 
that what I did back in 2014.  

> 
> Hopefully someone on the list will now know about these devices which are 
> wonderful to use for remoting.


I agree these devices are very helpful;  without the Lantronics EDS4100 my 
setup would be much more “kludgy” to manage the KAT500 remotely.


73,

Barry, WD4ASW


> 
> 73,
> Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX
> 
> -- 
> Mitch Wolfson  K7DX / DJ0QN
> 10285 Boca Cir, Naples, FL 34109
> Skype: mitchwo
> USA: Home:+1-239-221-9600 - Mobile:+1-424-288-9171
> Germany: Home:+49 89 32152700 - Mobile/WhatsApp:+49 172 8374436
> 
> On 28.02.2019 14:52, Barry Baines wrote:
>> Mitch:
>> 
>>> On Feb 28, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Barry,
>>> 
>>> I have been using serial to ethernet servers for over 10 years to control 
>>> rotors, amplifiers and other serial devices. You set these up once and can 
>>> forget about them. You install a virtual serial port on the control PC for 
>>> which you can use any kind of client software to control that device, but 
>>> there is of course no web interface. No local PC on the radio side needs to 
>>> be running. I use these devices instead of the (expensive) dedicated 
>>> RC-1216H devices that only provide a web interface. My favorite ones are 
>>> the Lantronix UDS2100, which I have bought over Ebay.
>> I’m currently using the Lantronics EDS4100 serial-to-ethernet which works 
>> well.  As you note, one creates a virtual com port on the controlling PC 
>> running Windows.  This device can manage up to four serial ports at the 
>> remote site.  Thus, I have the virtual com configuration installed on 
>> Win-7Pro machine in the shack as well as on a Win10Pro virtual machine 
>> running on my MacBook Pro running Parallels that’s with me.
>> 
>> However, that’s the problem…  I want to use web-based devices because I have 
>> no desire to run a Windows in the shack or where I am.  A web-based device 
>> such as the RC-1216H is much more convenient, doesn’t require a PC to access 
>> and avoids having to specially configure the controlling computer such as is 
>> required to manage a Lantronics device that is only compatible with Windows 
>> OS.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used my iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, 
>> etc. to remotely manage my station to turn on/off devices (through West 
>> Mountain Radio’s 4005i) or even reboot computers (through Digital Loggers 
>> Pro Switch).
>> 
>>> Note that the WebSwitch 1216H (not the RC-1216H) allows rotor control and 
>>> also has a serial port server to provide a virtual serial port. This port 
>>> can however only be used for the rotor, plus the web interface and virtual 
>>> serial port can not be used at the same time.
>> 
>> To further clarify:
>> 
>> The RC-1216H can be configured to manage the KPA-500,  the SteppIR,  
>> ACOM-200A, Expert 1K-FA, and specific rotators.  According to the RC-1216H 
>> manual, “At the moment it support Prositel rotators with the D-type control 
>> box, AlfaSpid rotators,  rotators controlled by Green Heron control box and 
>> other rotators with serial interfaces with the DCU-1 protocol.”  In my case, 
>> the RC-1216H is compatible with the Green Heron RT-21 control box. Along 
>> with managing the rotor direction, jt can also power on/off the Green Heron 
>> controller through a relay box (such as  from West Mountain Radio) that 
>> allows 12 VDC to 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX

Barry,

Understand your standpoint now, but that is the opposite of what you 
wrote below.  You said that you wanted to be able to run the KAT-500 
utility remotely, which prompted me to let you know about the serial 
servers that would be the solution. The Apple part of course makes that 
somewhat more complicated.


Hopefully someone on the list will now know about these devices which 
are wonderful to use for remoting.


73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

--
Mitch Wolfson  K7DX / DJ0QN
10285 Boca Cir, Naples, FL 34109
Skype: mitchwo
USA: Home:+1-239-221-9600 - Mobile:+1-424-288-9171
Germany: Home:+49 89 32152700 - Mobile/WhatsApp:+49 172 8374436

On 28.02.2019 14:52, Barry Baines wrote:

Mitch:


On Feb 28, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX  wrote:

Barry,

I have been using serial to ethernet servers for over 10 years to control 
rotors, amplifiers and other serial devices. You set these up once and can 
forget about them. You install a virtual serial port on the control PC for 
which you can use any kind of client software to control that device, but there 
is of course no web interface. No local PC on the radio side needs to be 
running. I use these devices instead of the (expensive) dedicated RC-1216H 
devices that only provide a web interface. My favorite ones are the Lantronix 
UDS2100, which I have bought over Ebay.

I’m currently using the Lantronics EDS4100 serial-to-ethernet which works well. 
 As you note, one creates a virtual com port on the controlling PC running 
Windows.  This device can manage up to four serial ports at the remote site.  
Thus, I have the virtual com configuration installed on Win-7Pro machine in the 
shack as well as on a Win10Pro virtual machine running on my MacBook Pro 
running Parallels that’s with me.

However, that’s the problem…  I want to use web-based devices because I have no 
desire to run a Windows in the shack or where I am.  A web-based device such as 
the RC-1216H is much more convenient, doesn’t require a PC to access and avoids 
having to specially configure the controlling computer such as is required to 
manage a Lantronics device that is only compatible with Windows OS.  I can’t 
tell you how many times I’ve used my iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, etc. to 
remotely manage my station to turn on/off devices (through West Mountain 
Radio’s 4005i) or even reboot computers (through Digital Loggers Pro Switch).


Note that the WebSwitch 1216H (not the RC-1216H) allows rotor control and also 
has a serial port server to provide a virtual serial port. This port can 
however only be used for the rotor, plus the web interface and virtual serial 
port can not be used at the same time.


To further clarify:

The RC-1216H can be configured to manage the KPA-500,  the SteppIR,  ACOM-200A, 
Expert 1K-FA, and specific rotators.  According to the RC-1216H manual, “At the 
moment it support Prositel rotators with the D-type control box, AlfaSpid 
rotators,  rotators controlled by Green Heron control box and other rotators 
with serial interfaces with the DCU-1 protocol.”  In my case, the RC-1216H is 
compatible with the Green Heron RT-21 control box. Along with managing the 
rotor direction, jt can also power on/off the Green Heron controller through a 
relay box (such as  from West Mountain Radio) that allows 12 VDC to power 
on/off a 120 VAC device.  Keep the Green Heron power switch set to ‘on’ and I 
have  remote on/off capability for the Green Heron itself through the RC-1216H. 
   Thus, I have two RC-1216H devices:  one to manage the KPA500 and the other 
to manage my Green Heron/Orion rotor system.

The Webswitch 1216H is certainly an alternative for rotor control and people do 
get confused with the two model designations.  When I ordered the RC-1216H from 
HRO, they sent me the webswitch 1216H in error.  I like the RC-1216H because it 
is a simple RS232 cable connection between the RC-1216H and Green Heron;  
configure the RC-1216H to manage a rotor, and it basically works 
out-of-the-box.There are eight predefined aziumth bearings that can be 
labeled as well as the ability to direct the antenna to a specific bearing.

In summary, the trend is for more seamless web-based management of remote 
devices both in the consumer market and amateur radio as it eliminates the need 
for specific hardware/software to remotely manage devices.  If I could replace 
using KAT-500 Utility software with a web-based device such as the RC-1216H  to 
manage the tuner, I could stick with running Apple devices (and avoid running 
Windows under Parallels on a MacBook Pro) and be able to fully control my K3 
station from anywhere (in conjunction with the K3/0-Mini).

73,

Barry, WD4ASW
(Keller, TX)




73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

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Skype: mitchwo
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Barry Baines via Elecraft
Mitch:

> On Feb 28, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX  wrote:
> 
> Barry,
> 
> I have been using serial to ethernet servers for over 10 years to control 
> rotors, amplifiers and other serial devices. You set these up once and can 
> forget about them. You install a virtual serial port on the control PC for 
> which you can use any kind of client software to control that device, but 
> there is of course no web interface. No local PC on the radio side needs to 
> be running. I use these devices instead of the (expensive) dedicated RC-1216H 
> devices that only provide a web interface. My favorite ones are the Lantronix 
> UDS2100, which I have bought over Ebay.

I’m currently using the Lantronics EDS4100 serial-to-ethernet which works well. 
 As you note, one creates a virtual com port on the controlling PC running 
Windows.  This device can manage up to four serial ports at the remote site.  
Thus, I have the virtual com configuration installed on Win-7Pro machine in the 
shack as well as on a Win10Pro virtual machine running on my MacBook Pro 
running Parallels that’s with me.  

However, that’s the problem…  I want to use web-based devices because I have no 
desire to run a Windows in the shack or where I am.  A web-based device such as 
the RC-1216H is much more convenient, doesn’t require a PC to access and avoids 
having to specially configure the controlling computer such as is required to 
manage a Lantronics device that is only compatible with Windows OS.  I can’t 
tell you how many times I’ve used my iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, etc. to 
remotely manage my station to turn on/off devices (through West Mountain 
Radio’s 4005i) or even reboot computers (through Digital Loggers Pro Switch).  

> 
> Note that the WebSwitch 1216H (not the RC-1216H) allows rotor control and 
> also has a serial port server to provide a virtual serial port. This port can 
> however only be used for the rotor, plus the web interface and virtual serial 
> port can not be used at the same time.


To further clarify:

The RC-1216H can be configured to manage the KPA-500,  the SteppIR,  ACOM-200A, 
Expert 1K-FA, and specific rotators.  According to the RC-1216H manual, “At the 
moment it support Prositel rotators with the D-type control box, AlfaSpid 
rotators,  rotators controlled by Green Heron control box and other rotators 
with serial interfaces with the DCU-1 protocol.”  In my case, the RC-1216H is 
compatible with the Green Heron RT-21 control box. Along with managing the 
rotor direction, jt can also power on/off the Green Heron controller through a 
relay box (such as  from West Mountain Radio) that allows 12 VDC to power 
on/off a 120 VAC device.  Keep the Green Heron power switch set to ‘on’ and I 
have  remote on/off capability for the Green Heron itself through the RC-1216H. 
   Thus, I have two RC-1216H devices:  one to manage the KPA500 and the other 
to manage my Green Heron/Orion rotor system.

The Webswitch 1216H is certainly an alternative for rotor control and people do 
get confused with the two model designations.  When I ordered the RC-1216H from 
HRO, they sent me the webswitch 1216H in error.  I like the RC-1216H because it 
is a simple RS232 cable connection between the RC-1216H and Green Heron;  
configure the RC-1216H to manage a rotor, and it basically works 
out-of-the-box.There are eight predefined aziumth bearings that can be 
labeled as well as the ability to direct the antenna to a specific bearing.  

In summary, the trend is for more seamless web-based management of remote 
devices both in the consumer market and amateur radio as it eliminates the need 
for specific hardware/software to remotely manage devices.  If I could replace 
using KAT-500 Utility software with a web-based device such as the RC-1216H  to 
manage the tuner, I could stick with running Apple devices (and avoid running 
Windows under Parallels on a MacBook Pro) and be able to fully control my K3 
station from anywhere (in conjunction with the K3/0-Mini).

73,

Barry, WD4ASW
(Keller, TX)



> 
> 73,
> Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX
> 
> -- 
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> 10285 Boca Cir, Naples, FL 34109
> Skype: mitchwo
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX

Barry,

I have been using serial to ethernet servers for over 10 years to 
control rotors, amplifiers and other serial devices. You set these up 
once and can forget about them. You install a virtual serial port on the 
control PC for which you can use any kind of client software to control 
that device, but there is of course no web interface. No local PC on the 
radio side needs to be running. I use these devices instead of the 
(expensive) dedicated RC-1216H devices that only provide a web 
interface. My favorite ones are the Lantronix UDS2100, which I have 
bought over Ebay.


Note that the WebSwitch 1216H (not the RC-1216H) allows rotor control 
and also has a serial port server to provide a virtual serial port. This 
port can however only be used for the rotor, plus the web interface and 
virtual serial port can not be used at the same time.


73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX

--
Mitch Wolfson  K7DX / DJ0QN
10285 Boca Cir, Naples, FL 34109
Skype: mitchwo
USA: Home:+1-239-221-9600 - Mobile:+1-424-288-9171
Germany: Home:+49 89 32152700 - Mobile/WhatsApp:+49 172 8374436

On 28.02.2019 11:56, Barry Baines via Elecraft wrote:

Fred:



On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey  wrote:

A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech.
The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.


I use the existing K3/0-Mini and Remote Rig with my K3 and the Flex-6700 
through Maestro remotely.  Both approaches have their advantages and 
disadvantages and in essence we’re comparing apples to oranges.

The K3 approach through Remote Rig is admittedly ‘kludgy’ given external boxes, 
cabling, and settings.  However, once up and running it is very good and 
reliable. Most importantly, the system requires little bandwidth for radio 
control and audio. I can use the K3 remote system controlling a K3 station in 
rural southeast Georgia which has a DSL connection and max upload of 1.2 MBps.  
In most cases, it is 768 Mbps.  In addition, it is a ’self-contained’ system 
where no one else has connectivity and the connection is directly between the 
remote and the K3.  I am not dependent upon Elecraft to maintain a system for 
managing my connections.  However, this approach also requires separate means 
to manage the KPA500 and KAT500.

The Remote Rig RC-1216H provides a web interface for the KPA500 and I use a 
second RC-1216H to control the rotor (Green Heron RT-21 managing an Orion 
Rotor).  Of course, there isn’t a panadapter remote option which would take 
uplink bandwidth. What I miss is the direct controllability of the KAT500 which 
requires the KAT500 utility to be controlled remotely.  I’ve done this using a 
Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but I don’t llke it because it requires a PC to 
run it.  I hope at some point that Remote Rig would upgrade the firmware to 
manage the KAT500 so that I can use any web-capable device (iPad, iPhone, Mac, 
PC, etc.).

Overall, the system works very well and I’ve been using it since September 2014 
without problems.  I now keep a K3/0-Mini system at two different locations 
(Texas and New England) both of which cannot support a ham station on site.

The Flex System overcomes some of the weaknesses of the K3 approach and of course it 
has a remote panadapter capabiity.  But it has taken Flex over five years to provide 
the remote capability at significantly higher cost and requires greater upload 
bandwidth.  SmartSDR 2.0 was introduced in 2017 which means for four years I could 
only operate the Flex-6700 when at the shack.  Flex’s approach is dependent upon a 
server-based system to establish a secure link, a license fee if you’re upgrading 
from Version 1 to Version 2 or Version 2 to (just announced) Version 3 of SmartSDR.  
Flex Radio has to maintain a server system to control access remotely.  The PGXL 
amplifier can be controlled directly through Maestro or a PC running SmartSDR v2.xx 
operating from a remote site.  However, the “Tuner Genius”  that is promised to go 
with the PGXL has not been released, so I’m limited to using my EFHW antenna to the 
KAT500 and the K3 setup since I do need to use a tuner with it.  I will say that the 
bandwidth requirements of the Flex under the current V2.49 SmartSDR is significantly 
less than in the past so it works more reliably in “Low Bandwidth" mode.  I 
also keep a Maestro in both Texas and New England.

Having two different remote systems with different feature sets does provide 
some advantages:

-Redundancy. In the event one system has a remote issue, I have the other to 
use as a backup.

-Flexibility.  I like to ‘listen’ so much of my time is spent listening or 
participating on nets.  The K3 setup works well since I’m not particularly 
“hunting” for signals where a panadapter would be useful.  Simply turn on the 
K3 and I’m on the last frequency I was tuned or I can enter the frequency of 
interest.  I have the tuner and 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Rick WA6NHC
That is something that I requested some years ago and again this year.  
To make a box that allows control of the K3(S) using the same port as 
the KPod plus a connection to Line in/out for audio.


Using something like an FPGA, with networking integrated, it appears to 
be a simple matter to convert the K3(S) into a network device (but WELL 
above my ability level), which would simplify remote operations without 
the need for a computer (and capable of using battery power).  A 
matching app (or at least the data exchange) would complete this; tablet 
ops are pretty nice, BlueTooth to the tablet/phone for managed audio.


I've worked around it with a computer, TeamViewer and Skype, but there 
is no reason it can't be simplified.  Using the phone internet, one 
could put up a remote where needed (EMCOMM or fun).


I really think that it would be a very useful addition to the K Line; 
when they have the time.  It would place the K3(S) next to the Flex for 
simpler remote ops.


The app should also consider management of an amp, tuner, rotor or other 
auxiliary devices; if it gets that far.


Rick NHC


On 2/28/2019 8:05 AM, Peter Dougherty wrote:

I couldn't agree more. I'd buy the hell out of that combination. I'd go
further, and would like to see a smaller physical sized remote for easy
traveling. Fewer physical controls but much less size and weight.

  - pjd

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Fred Massey
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:20 AM
To: Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech.
The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
73,
Fred
AE4ED

On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:12 AM Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
wrote:


Hello

any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini
with remoterig integrated inside it?

Maybe for Dayton will have it?

--
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Barry Baines via Elecraft
Fred:


> On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey  wrote:
> 
> A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
> K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech.
> The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.


I use the existing K3/0-Mini and Remote Rig with my K3 and the Flex-6700 
through Maestro remotely.  Both approaches have their advantages and 
disadvantages and in essence we’re comparing apples to oranges.  

The K3 approach through Remote Rig is admittedly ‘kludgy’ given external boxes, 
cabling, and settings.  However, once up and running it is very good and 
reliable. Most importantly, the system requires little bandwidth for radio 
control and audio. I can use the K3 remote system controlling a K3 station in 
rural southeast Georgia which has a DSL connection and max upload of 1.2 MBps.  
In most cases, it is 768 Mbps.  In addition, it is a ’self-contained’ system 
where no one else has connectivity and the connection is directly between the 
remote and the K3.  I am not dependent upon Elecraft to maintain a system for 
managing my connections.  However, this approach also requires separate means 
to manage the KPA500 and KAT500.

The Remote Rig RC-1216H provides a web interface for the KPA500 and I use a 
second RC-1216H to control the rotor (Green Heron RT-21 managing an Orion 
Rotor).  Of course, there isn’t a panadapter remote option which would take 
uplink bandwidth. What I miss is the direct controllability of the KAT500 which 
requires the KAT500 utility to be controlled remotely.  I’ve done this using a 
Serial-to-Ethernet converter, but I don’t llke it because it requires a PC to 
run it.  I hope at some point that Remote Rig would upgrade the firmware to 
manage the KAT500 so that I can use any web-capable device (iPad, iPhone, Mac, 
PC, etc.).  

Overall, the system works very well and I’ve been using it since September 2014 
without problems.  I now keep a K3/0-Mini system at two different locations 
(Texas and New England) both of which cannot support a ham station on site.   

The Flex System overcomes some of the weaknesses of the K3 approach and of 
course it has a remote panadapter capabiity.  But it has taken Flex over five 
years to provide the remote capability at significantly higher cost and 
requires greater upload bandwidth.  SmartSDR 2.0 was introduced in 2017 which 
means for four years I could only operate the Flex-6700 when at the shack.  
Flex’s approach is dependent upon a server-based system to establish a secure 
link, a license fee if you’re upgrading from Version 1 to Version 2 or Version 
2 to (just announced) Version 3 of SmartSDR.  Flex Radio has to maintain a 
server system to control access remotely.  The PGXL amplifier can be controlled 
directly through Maestro or a PC running SmartSDR v2.xx operating from a remote 
site.  However, the “Tuner Genius”  that is promised to go with the PGXL has 
not been released, so I’m limited to using my EFHW antenna to the KAT500 and 
the K3 setup since I do need to use a tuner with it.  I will say that the 
bandwidth requirements of the Flex under the current V2.49 SmartSDR is 
significantly less than in the past so it works more reliably in “Low 
Bandwidth" mode.  I also keep a Maestro in both Texas and New England.  

Having two different remote systems with different feature sets does provide 
some advantages:

-Redundancy. In the event one system has a remote issue, I have the other to 
use as a backup.

-Flexibility.  I like to ‘listen’ so much of my time is spent listening or 
participating on nets.  The K3 setup works well since I’m not particularly 
“hunting” for signals where a panadapter would be useful.  Simply turn on the 
K3 and I’m on the last frequency I was tuned or I can enter the frequency of 
interest.  I have the tuner and amplifier as needed, and 500W is usually more 
than sufficient for my needs.The Flex is more helpful if I’m searching the 
bands with a panadapter/waterfall, but the PGXL is only helpful on 10-15-20 
where I have a yagi and don’t need to a tuner capable of handling the PGXL.  
Due to bandwidth issues, the Flex system does sometime ‘hiccup’ due to missed 
packets though this happens a lot less than previously.

-Space.  I spend 90% of my operating time running remote.  At my locations in 
Texas and New England I have the Maestro and K3/0-Mini sitting on my 30” x 60’ 
office desk by the 27” Apple Display with West Mountain Radio external speakers 
that can be used with either system.  The Remote Rig equipment, cabling, 
network ethernet switch, 120 VAC surge protected hub that powers the Remote Rig 
equipment, network switch, Maestro, Speakers, K3/0-Mini are either sitting on 
the floor or held in place with cable ties attached around the desk legs, 
out-of-the-way and out-of-sight.  Of course, the ham shack itself in Georgia is 
a different matter given the amount of equipment installed, but the 

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Fred Massey
It would be ideal to also include the band scope of the p3 into the
solution.  Perhaps the integration of the solution could be encapsulated
into a new P3.  The functionality of remoterig can be in the new P3, and
the P3 scope data could be sent digitally over the internet as well.

On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 10:09 AM Jorge Diez (CX6VM-CW5W) <
cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com> wrote:

> That’s the idea, all contained in one box, wired internally
>
> I know is possible, and already done, but never to sell it
>
> But Fred’s idea is better, just don’t know if it’s possible with actual K3
> or K3s or will need a complete  new radio
>
> 73,
> Jorge
>
>
>
> Enviado desde mi iPhone
>
> El 28 feb. 2019, a la(s) 11:38, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> escribió:
>
> > Back when I was traveling a lot I considered getting the old style
> K3/0(the full size one)and building all of the remote hardware into it, so
> it would be all self contained in one box.
> >
> >
> >   On Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:12:51 AM EST, Jorge Diez - CX6VM <
> cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hello
> >
> > any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini with
> > remoterig integrated inside it?
> >
> > Maybe for Dayton will have it?
> >
> > --
> > 73,
> > Jorge
> > CX6VM/CW5W
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Jorge Diez (CX6VM-CW5W)
That’s the idea, all contained in one box, wired internally

I know is possible, and already done, but never to sell it

But Fred’s idea is better, just don’t know if it’s possible with actual K3 or 
K3s or will need a complete  new radio

73,
Jorge



Enviado desde mi iPhone

El 28 feb. 2019, a la(s) 11:38, Harry Yingst via Elecraft 
 escribió:

> Back when I was traveling a lot I considered getting the old style K3/0(the 
> full size one)and building all of the remote hardware into it, so it would be 
> all self contained in one box.
> 
> 
>   On Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:12:51 AM EST, Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
>  wrote:  
> 
> Hello
> 
> any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini with
> remoterig integrated inside it?
> 
> Maybe for Dayton will have it?
> 
> -- 
> 73,
> Jorge
> CX6VM/CW5W
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Peter Dougherty
I couldn't agree more. I'd buy the hell out of that combination. I'd go
further, and would like to see a smaller physical sized remote for easy
traveling. Fewer physical controls but much less size and weight.

 - pjd

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Fred Massey
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:20 AM
To: Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech.
The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
73,
Fred
AE4ED

On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:12 AM Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
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> Hello
>
> any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini 
> with remoterig integrated inside it?
>
> Maybe for Dayton will have it?
>
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> Jorge
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
 Back when I was traveling a lot I considered getting the old style K3/0(the 
full size one)and building all of the remote hardware into it, so it would be 
all self contained in one box.


On Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:12:51 AM EST, Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
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 Hello

any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini with
remoterig integrated inside it?

Maybe for Dayton will have it?

-- 
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Fred Massey
A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or
K4) is really needed.  The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech.
The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed.
73,
Fred
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On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:12 AM Jorge Diez - CX6VM 
wrote:

> Hello
>
> any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini with
> remoterig integrated inside it?
>
> Maybe for Dayton will have it?
>
> --
> 73,
> Jorge
> CX6VM/CW5W
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[Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

2019-02-28 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
Hello

any idea if will be a new control radio for remote? Like K3/0 Mini with
remoterig integrated inside it?

Maybe for Dayton will have it?

-- 
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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[Elecraft] New K3/0

2013-08-02 Thread Keith Heimbold
I plan to transition remoterig from the TS480 i use now to the mini K3/0. Just 
wondering when the new one will come out. Money is burning a hole in my pocket. 
 Any ideas? Want to place first order.

Thanks,

Keith
AK6ZZ

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